Momentum, the Magazine for Student Members of SAE International 2012-08-31

ETS Baja parts failure analysis: Geared for successWhen the ETS Baja team had to withdraw from the Baja Auburn 2012 event due to abnormal gear failure, an extensive
analysis was required to ensure that problems of this nature would not surface again. After
some serious investigation, the conclusion of almost 30 hours of research was unexpected and proved surprisingly simple.

Body and soul rule at 2012 Formula SAEMonths before the Formula SAE Michigan competition in May, teams were hashing out product development decisions. The end-game was presenting a racecar that had the
right stuff for earning high points in the challenge's vehicle design evaluation as well as the acceleration, skid pad, endurance, and autocross dynamic performance events.

The big boys go for plasticWhile it is true that the latest developments in advanced alloy manufacturing techniques can deliver structures and
components that meet all the product requirements that aerospace primes need for new aircraft, there can be no escaping the fact that there is now an unstoppable momentum building up for the
plastic airplane.